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Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has launched a £17 million fleet of 53 double-deck Bio-Gas buses, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, Scania, Alexander Dennis and Roadgas, with part funding from OLEV (Office of Low Emission vehicles). NCT engineering director Gary Mason says: “We are hugely proud of our new biogas buses. This is the largest…

Segro is to launch a major new programme of development across south-east England as the warehouse and logistics specialist looks to take advantage of new rail and air links, the Daily Telegraph (Rhiannon Bury) reports. The company has submitted plans for four new industrial buildings at the Slough Trading Estate, as well as a new…

The Times reports that Airbus has plans for an ‘urban air mobility’ vehicle that can carry a passenger and take off vertically. Tests will be conducted on the commuter drone at the end of this year. Mathias Thomsen from Airbus said: ‘We believe there has been a convergence of battery technology, connectivity and autonomy that…

The Times’ Graeme Paton reports that a power supply unit that was at the centre of last weekend’s British Airways fiasco was in perfect working order, but was deliberately shut down in a disastrous error. An investigation into the incident, which disrupted the travel plans of 75,000 passengers, is likely to focus on human error…

The Daily Mail reports that rail operators are taking the destinations of trains off departure boards minutes before they leave in an attempt to stop people rushing to catch them. Passengers have claimed they are missing trains because details vanish from departure board screens, sometimes before a train even arrives. Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs…

According to the FT, BMW has increased production capacity in China by 50pc with the opening of its newest factory. Sited in the northern city of Shenyang, the facility cost €1bn to build – and underlines how central the country is to BMW’s future strategy. More than 70pc of the 2.2m premium vehicles sold in…

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Uber has fired Anthony Levandowski, the head of its self-driving car division. Google had accused Mr Levandowski of stealing its trade secrets when he left the tech giant in 2016. It alleges that he stole 14,000 confidential files from Waymo, its self-driving car project. Uber dismissed Mr Levandowski on…

Michael Stothard writing in the FT reported that a French study has claimed that the rush to discourage the use of petrol and diesel cars risks punishing the poorest in society. Measures to promote ride-sharing and electric cars also risk benefitting those in big cities at the expense of those in rural areas, according to…

West Coast Motors is currently using the Optare Solo bus on routes around the town centre and to some outlying villages. The 29-seater is currently on a 10-day secondment in Oban after also being trialled at other West Coast Motors depots including Ardrishaig and Campbeltown. Russell Dods, Oban and Mull area manager, said: “We just…

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

With LEPs now responsible for significant amounts of local transport funding decisions, the Transport Knowledge Hub is a timely new tool for local decision makers. At the LEP Network, we know the huge value of giving LEPs a forum to share best practice and engage with other stakeholders, so we are delighted to be involved with a transport-specific project which supports spending decisions that make a genuine difference.

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

Event Details

Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

Event Details

At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in the Midlands

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The UK's vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these

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The UK’s vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these in order to reduce emissions as much as possible while they are still in operation on UK roads.

The LowCVP’s 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London on Monday, July 8th, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda; acknowledging the momentum behind moves to ‘electrify everything’, while analysing which other fuel types can support the drive to cut emissions in the short, medium and long-term as well as which policy interventions are required to support them.

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed at which infrastructure needs to progress.